Master's in Justice Studies OnlineProgram Overview

Southern New Hampshire University's master's in Justice Studies online provides in-depth study of the diverse justice system and the many career possibilities it offers. Tailor your master’s in Justice Studies online degree with courses that are in line with your interests and professional goals. Throughout the program, learn from professors with specialized knowledge and take advantage of opportunities to gain experience at agencies near you.

The MS in Justice Studies online degree is a 36-credit program that provides a comprehensive examination of the U.S. justice system and all its components, from policing and corrections to management and the law. Shape your master's in Justice Studies online program by choosing courses from a diverse array of electives.

Our Justice Studies graduate degrees are taught by highly qualified faculty members who are specialists in the content they teach. Because they also are practitioners, they understand the subject matter from a practical, hands-on perspective, which adds relevance and credibility to your training.

Earn your master's in Justice Studies online in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term.

Founded in 1932, Southern New Hampshire University is based in Manchester, N.H., with satellite campuses in Portsmouth, Salem and Nashua, N.H., and Brunswick, Maine. Our online degree programs, offered since 1996, have won several awards, including Best of Business and Best Buy.

Admission Requirements

Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our five graduate terms. You can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials. To apply, simply contact an admission counselor, who can help you explore financial options. Your counselor can also walk you through the application process, which involves completing a graduate application ($40 fee) and providing undergraduate transcripts.